- Monkey's Paw, The by Alexis Marshall
short story in which mangled son is brought back to life as is. To greedy, foolish old couple with three wishes. [Brit. Lit.: Benét, 511] See: Mutilation
- ear and knife by Andrea Nguyen
at Christ’s betrayal, Peter cut off soldier’s ear. [Christian Symbolism: N.T.: John 18:10] See: Mutilation
- Erasmus, St. by Elise Keller
disemboweled, windlass used to wind entrails out of his body. [Art: Daniel, 95] See: Mutilation
- Endorphins by Haley Byrd
... and released by stress or trauma. Some researchers think that people who mutilate themselves are trying to trigger the release of endorphins.Related: Methadone, Pet Therapy, Self-Mutilation, Stress Reduction.
- Absyrtus by Jonah Ward
hacked to death; body pieces strewn about. [Gk. Myth.: Walsh Classical, 3] See: Mutilation